Miss World Croatia 2026: Meet the finalists

(Photo: PR Miss Hrvatske)

The 30th edition of Miss Hrvatske (Miss Croatia) for Miss World takes place on 29 October at STIL EVENT in Zagreb.

The grand final will see 15 contestants from across the country compete for the title and the honour of representing Croatia at the 73rd Miss World competition which will be held in 2026.

This year’s finalists represent every corner of the country, from Slavonia to Dalmatia and from Istria to Lika. Each brings her own story of ambition, education and perseverance, embodying the values that the Miss World organisation has promoted for more than 70 years.

The finalists have been preparing through a structured competition that includes six key categories – Interview, Sport, Talent, Top Model, Head-to-Head Challenge and Multimedia.

The finalists (Photo: PR Miss Hrvatske)

Winners of each category automatically qualify for the Top 8, with the final two places awarded by the judging panel.

The 15 Miss Croatia for Miss World Finalists

1.     Izabela Šporčić – Miss Karlovačke županije

2.     Laura Dasović – Miss Međimurske županije

3.     Zara Hurtić – Miss Istarske županije

4.     Ivana Krajina – Miss Požeško-slavonske županije

5.     Ana Pavlović – Miss Vukovarsko-srijemske županije

6.     Lara Bačić – Miss Zadarske županije

7.     Martina Blažević – Miss Grada Zagreba

8.     Tajana Punčec – Miss Varaždinske županije

9.     Mirta Bagović – Miss Sisačko-moslavačke županije

10.   Marinka Andraković – Miss Osječko-baranjske županije

11.   Melanie Juranović – Miss Brodsko-posavske županije

12.   Ema Helena Vičar – Miss Zagrebačke županije

13.   Jana Biondić – Miss Ličko-senjske županije

14.   Andrea Bošnjak – Miss Primorsko-goranske županije

15.   Ema Ninić – Miss Šibensko-kninske županije

Preparations began at Hotel Sport in Ivanić-Grad, where the contestants attended workshops and training sessions focused on communication, stage presence and self-confidence.

Marinka Andraković (Photo: PR Miss Hrvatske)

Zara Hurtić (Photo: PR Miss Hrvatske)

The programme then moved to Hotel Pullman in Zagreb for the final rehearsals and category challenges, blending discipline with glamour.

Ivana Krajina (Photo: PR Miss Hrvatske)

Each category highlights a different strength: from authenticity in interviews and creativity in the talent show, to elegance in the Top Model walk and digital engagement in the Multimedia section.

Melanie Juranović (Photo: PR Miss Hrvatske)

Under the mentorship of prominent Croatian figures including Iva Loparić Kontek, Tihana Harapin Zalepugin and Ivana Delač, the contestants have been guided to express intellect, empathy and inner strength.